'Fine those freeloaders who don't vote'

to the editor,

Posted June
17, 2014

When one thinks of all the courageous people that have fought
and died to enable us to live in such a free and great Country as
Canada, we are struck by the fact that the majority of our citizens are
hypocrites.

This became evident on June 12, when out of a population of
around 13 million only about 49 per cent bothered to vote. The other 51
per cent benefit from our society and yet will not take the time to
mark an X on a ballot.

What makes the results of the recent election even more
disappointing and yes frightening, is the fact that the elected
government represents only about 1.5 million people. Hitler came to
power in the late thirties due to just such apathy. If you think this
couldn't happen here, think again. There are some very radical groups
in our midst.

In my opinion the solution is to impose a substantial fine on
those freeloaders who don't vote.